Converting Layers to Embedded Document

[Whatthejones]

I think being able to convert layers into embedded documents within a document would be a tremendous benefit to organizing non destructive filters and effects!

I use both adobe and affinity in my workflow and so many times have I wished that there was a “smart object” in affinity suite, without the need of creating, saving a doc and dragging it in! Please consider adding this feature in a future update.

[walt.farrell]

In Publisher and (but apparently only on Mac) in Designer and Photo you can use Layer > Convert to Image Resource to convert some kinds of layers to embedded or linked Image layers.

[loukash]

2 hours ago, Whatthejones said:

convert layers into embedded documents within a document

The workaround for Designer and Photo on Windows (i.e. without the apparently Mac-only context menu item "Convert to Image Resource") is: 

1. select the pixel layer, make sure it's fully visible on the page/artboard and not cropped (unless that's what you want)
2. make sure it is aligned to the document pixel grid, otherwise it will be blurred on export
3. Export > Area: Selection Only > format of your choice, usually JPEG Best Quality is fine
4. File > Place > select your previously exported JPEG and place it